Bone Metabolism News, Articles & Features

Denosumab Associated With Significant Increases in BMD in Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis

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Researchers evaluated the effect of denosumab on bone mineral density loss in patients with glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis.

More Than 1 in 4 Seniors Report Falling in the Previous Year

In 2018, 27.5 percent of older adults reported falling at least once in the previous year, with 10.2 percent reporting an injury from a fall.

Zoledronic Acid Not Associated With Reduced Cartilage Loss in Knee Osteoarthritis

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Morgan E. Meissner

Researchers determined the effects of zoledronic acid on knee cartilage volume loss in knee osteoarthritis and bone marrow lesions.

Fetal, Early-Life Exposures May Affect Young Adult Bone Health

Factors during gestation and infancy may impact bone health in young adulthood.

Patients With Neuromyelitis Optica at Increased Risk for Fracture

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Amit Akirov, MD

Given the limited data is available on bone health of patients with NMOSD-AQP4, researchers aimed to investigate their risk for fracture and bone loss.

Evaluating the Effects of Follow-Up Therapy After Denosumab Discontinuation in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

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Emily Pond

Researchers evaluated the effects of follow-up therapy after denosumab discontinuation on bone resorption, bone mineral density, and clinical fracture risk.

Evaluating Bone Microarchitecture and Strength in Women With HIV

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Amit Akirov, MD

Bone microarchitecture and strength are reduced in women living with HIV, and tenofovir treatment may contribute to bone deficits.

Patient’s Hypercalcemia Linked to OTC Antacid Use

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Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

A recently published report describes the case of a 61-year-old male patient who experienced antacid-induced hypercalcemia and highlights the importance of performing thorough medication reconciliation.